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# New Media and Communication in Turkey

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## Program overview

New Media and Communication is a field on digital media, content and online communication. Universities across Turkey run up-to-date programs in this field in English and Turkish, built around practice, projects and internships. Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years.

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## What the coursework covers

The program moves from foundational courses to specialized subjects and practice.

- Introduction to new media
- Communication theory
- Digital literacy
- Journalism basics
- Media production

- Social-media content
- Digital storytelling
- Video and podcasts
- Web and multimedia
- Audience analytics

- Social-media and digital marketing
- Interactive media
- Media law and ethics
- Media project
- Internship

- an individual creative project, studio work or professional portfolio in the chosen specialization;
- a final presentation, exhibition, showreel or case that demonstrates the level of work for employment or further study.

## Graduate career paths

Content manager, social-media specialist Digital journalist Media producer Media, agencies, brands

- Content manager, social-media specialist
- Digital journalist
- Media producer
- Media, agencies, brands

### Job market and salary benchmarks

## Should you choose New Media and Communication?

### You are on the right track if you…

- You are interested in New Media and Communication and related subjects.
- You like learning through practice too - projects and internships, not just lectures.
- You want an internationally recognized diploma and the experience of studying abroad.

### Weigh it up if…

- You are not sure about your field yet - it is worth starting with a consultation.
- You need a program strictly in your native language (check the language of instruction at the university).

## Additional guide to programme language

In new media, language affects projects, presentations and work with international references. Bahcesehir lists an English-taught New Media track, while Topkapi lists a Turkish-taught New Media and Communication bachelor's track.

Examples to check with StudyU: [Bahcesehir University](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-bahcesehir): New Media (Bachelor, English); [Topkapi University](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-topkapi): New Media and Communication (Bachelor, Turkish).

## Universities offering New Media and Communication

Compare universities - tuition, language and degree side by side.

| University | Degree | Language | Tuition |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Topkapi University](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-topkapi) | Bachelor | Turkish | $3 900/yr |
| [Uskudar University](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-uskudar) | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 200/yr |
| [Okan University](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-okan) | Bachelor | Turkish | $4 500/yr |
| [Istinye University](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-istinye) | Bachelor | English | $6 000/yr |
| [Nisantasi University](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-nisantasi) | Bachelor | English | $7 481/yr |
| [Nisantasi University](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-nisantasi) | Bachelor | Turkish | $7 481/yr |
| [Gelisim University](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-gelisim) | Bachelor | Turkish | $8 000/yr |
| [Yasar University](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-yasar) | Bachelor | English | $8 000/yr |
| [Uskudar University](https://www.studyu.org/en/university-uskudar) | PhD | Turkish | $7 800/yr |

## How to apply for New Media and Communication in Turkey

Admission to New Media and Communication programs at private Turkish universities runs on your school record: an 11-year certificate is accepted directly, and most universities skip entrance exams. Prepare a language certificate - TOEFL or TÖMER depending on the track - and the denklik recognition of your diploma, which we run in parallel with the application. Public universities may require the YÖS or SAT.

The sweet spot is 6-9 months before the intake: early movers secure the best discounts before popular programs fill up. We shortlist universities for New Media and Communication, negotiate the maximum discount and fix it in the contract.

## What applicants ask most

### Can I study New Media and Communication in Turkey right after school?

Yes - an 11-year school certificate is accepted directly, and most private universities admit to New Media and Communication without entrance exams. State universities sometimes request YÖS or SAT.

### What language is New Media and Communication taught in?

Most partner universities offer New Media and Communication in English (TOEFL required); Turkish-taught tracks accept TÖMER. A preparatory year is available when the language level is not sufficient.

### How much does a New Media and Communication program cost?

Tuition starts from $3 900 per year (full price before any discount). The exact sum and discount for a specific university - we'll tell you in a free consultation.

Programs are available in english / turkish. The language depends on the university - we'll help you find a good fit.

### How long does the program take?

Most bachelor's tracks last 4 years; medicine and parts of engineering take longer.

### Will StudyU help with admission?

Yes - we're with you the whole way: university and program choice, documents, visa, housing. The first consultation is free.

### How much do New Media and Communication graduates earn in Turkey?

Pay is shaped by city, employer segment and languages: Istanbul and Ankara rank highest, and international companies out-pay local business. In media, income grows with the portfolio and the move into digital formats. Up-to-date ranges are covered in a consultation.

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